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• Tom Wilson needs a new contract. Said contract is likely to be signed with the Washington Capitals. The question is: how much and for how long? (The Washington Post)
• Assessing the cost if Artemi Panarin pulls a John Tavares and leaves in free agency next summer. (The Dark Blue Jacket)
• The Liquor Control Board of Ontario is investigating after one of its workers made a homemade sign calling for the ousting of Eugene Melnyk. (Ottawa Citizen)
• The New York Rangers coaching a staff is going to have a distinct Boston University feel to it next season. (College Hockey News)
• Should the Boston Bruins make any more moves this offseason? (WEEI)
• The New York Islanders should leave the Barclays Center and Brooklyn behind after next season. (IslandersPointBlank)
• After signing Connor Hellebuyck, is it possible for the Winnipeg Jets to afford the rest of their core? (The Score)
• The Nashville Predators have managed to widen the window they have to win the Stanley Cup. (Pred Lines)
• The Florida Panthers have one prospect, Henrik Borgstrom, who stands as their best and brightest, and maybe their key to pulling the trigger on a trade to bring in a big name. (The Puck Under the Sun)
• A quick check on the rebuild happening in Detroit shows that while it’s not without its flaws, it appears to be moving in the right direction. (The Sporting News)
• Is Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford done dealing this summer? (Penguin Poop)
• Marred by the gong show that is Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk, here’s a look at the least evil owners in the NHL. (Welcome to your Karlsson Years)
• A new NHL team in Seattle means a new AHL team to keep all the kids on the farm. Where will that farm be? (NHL To Seattle)
• With James Neal and Elias Lindholm added to the mix in Cow Town, will the Calgary Flames breakup the 3M line? (Puck Daddy)
• Flames GM Brad Treliving has finally filled a hole that has existed in Calgary’s lineup for seven years. (Flames from 80 feet)
• A look at if NHL contracts should include an opt-out option. (Devils Army Blog)
• With Kyle Dubas now steering the ship, is there a way back into the good graces of Mike Babcock for some out in the doghouse? (Editor in Leaf)
• Should the NHL start up a summer league? (Gotham Sports Network)
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